Amazonian Black-throated Trogon

Trogon rufus

Least Concern

The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon is a trogon or quetzal of South American forests, lowlands, and Andean foothills. It sits quietly in the shaded forest canopy or midstorey, then makes short flights to take fruit, large insects, and small vertebrates; many species nest in cavities or earthen banks.

Family

Trogonidae

Group

Trogons and Quetzals

Range

Amazonian Black-throated Trogon Range — Resident or seasonal range in South American forests, lowlands, and Andean foothills

Population

≈ Unknown

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